This text provides a research-based thorough overview of health communication, balancing theory with practical
advice and examples that encourage students to further develop their own communication skills. In a broad survey
of the field, approached from the perspectives of both caregiver and patient, it offers solid coverage of the history
of health care, an examination of culture's role in health and healing, and a look at current issues and challenges
facing health care. The new edition includes expanded coverage of diversity among patients and of the impact of
technology on health care communication today.
Table of Contents
PART I. ESTABLISHING A CONTEXT FOR HEALTH COMMUNICATION
Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. History and Current Issues
PART II. PATIENT-CAREGIVER COMMUNICATION
Chapter 3. Patient-Caregiver Communication
Chapter 4. Caregiver Perspective
Chapter 5. Patient Perspective
Chapter 6. Diversity Among Patients
PART III. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL ISSUES
Chapter 7. Social Support
Chapter 8. Cultural Conceptions of Health and Illness
PART IV. COMMUNICATION IN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
Chapter 9. Organizational Culture and Professional Diversity
Chapter 10. Leadership and Teamwork
PART V. HEALTH IN THE MEDIA
Chapter 11. Health Images in the Media
Chapter 12. Planning Health Promotion Campaigns
Chapter 13. Designing and Implementing Health Campaigns
References
At the end of each chapter:
Summary
Key Terms
Review Questions
Class Activity
